During recent business trip to Chicago, I was really interested in spending time with Parker Allen.
https://rent.men/ParkerAllen
Received prompt response and availability to set up an evening meeting, but I noticed several of the text replies contained an interchange of "we" and "I" which I found odd. Also, "they" or "he" asked for a 10% deposit. This was the first time I've been asked to make a deposit. So I politely declined. Text reply was that he would still keep option open but needed a deposit before meeting. I let it go. Later on (after I arrived in Chicago after several flight delays) I received another text asking if there was still interest to hold time. I replied no and perhaps another time, as I already said I'm not making a deposit. I received what seemed to be an irate text back - "this is exactly why I require deposits because men cancel". What? I never agreed to a deposit so didn't expect him to hold any time.
Unfortunate exchange, but perhaps just miscommunication. I still am attracted to his profile, and would love to meet him. Has anyone else had experiences with deposits, and are there any guidelines to know what seems legitimate vs scam?